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| Manchester, England Central Library |
The Manchester Central Library opened in 1934 and in 2008 major problems were discovered with the structure and asbestos used in its construction. It was closed in 2010 and is undergoing refurbishment and expansion currently. Its extensive collections are being stored in Winsford Rock Salt Mine.
Closed for Repairs
Shut
no admittance
while repairs are being made.
Moved
all the books gone
hidden away in the salt mines.
Safe?
the dead sea scrolls?
the library of Alexandria?
Closed
like modern minds
to all beyond a 10 second sound byte?
Repaired
Not razed like the old
open soon to receptive minds.
J. Binford-Bell
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| St Peter's Square, Manchester England |
Visual Prompt provided by Tess Kincaid of The Mag
Very nice, I like the emphasis on what happens in the interim while repairs and upgrades are happening.
ReplyDeleteNice...you did your homework...
ReplyDeleteOh I like the last picture you posted too! Very nicely done! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWill the collection be more salacious when it comes out?
ReplyDeleteEven though it's to be reopened there's always something sad about a building that houses things educational being closed for repairs. I think because you know it's going to take years.
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